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Yes, each passenger must sign a waiver prior to boarding. Once you book your cruise, an email will be sent to you containing a link to complete your waiver ELECTRONICALLY. If you are booking for a group, the organizer (or person who booked) will need to forward the waiver link to each person in the group via text or email so they can complete it.
Please make sure all guests have completed their electronic waiver prior to arrival to prevent any delays in your cruise time! ALL check boxes & fields must be filled out including First AND Last name for the waiver to go through successfully.
Paper waivers are NOT available or accepted. Returning customers must sign a new waiver each time you cruise with us.
All passengers board at the docks located at: 1180 Main Ave, Cleveland Ohio 44113. Parking is available in the Christie’s parking lot. Look for the Green CLE Tiki Barge flags and boarding signs to your left as you pull in the parking lot – we are docked behind this gate. Please wait at the gate until a crew member checks you in. DO NOT proceed down the stairs prior to check-in.
Of course! We think everyone should be able to enjoy Cleveland from the water. Passengers under the age of 21 are allowed on private cruises. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian while on board. Passengers under 21 still count toward the maximum capacity allowed on each vessel. Please call us to indicate how many children will be in your party so that we have the correct number of children’s PFDs (life jackets) available.
Children 12 & under may only ride on Original Tiki, Big Kahuna, & XL Barge PRIVATE CRUISES.
Underage consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. Proper Identification is required during check-in.
Yes! Each of our tiki barges have a bathroom on board with TP and hand sanitizer.
Flushing anything other than #1 and the TP provided is strictly PROHIBITED. This includes feminine products (tampons), trash, disposable wipes and anything in between!! These items MUST be placed in the wastebasket provided. A $100 fine will be incurred due to damages caused from PROHIBITED items being flushed down the toilet!
Keep in mind, this is a boat bathroom with a small holding tank. Due to the capacity, we ask that you be respectful of our crew & customers boarding after you by holding off on #2’s. They shouldn’t have to smell your poo!
Yes, the Tiki Barges are BYOB. We have coolers on board filled with ice to keep your favorite beverages cold. We also have cups, bottle openers, wine openers, & miscellaneous barware available for your use. The boats do not have outlets for blenders or anything requiring a power cord.
GLASS is prohibited as a safety precaution. Beverages in glass bottles (wine, alcohol, mixers, etc) MUST be poured into a plastic cup while on the boat.
You may bring any drinks that you want (in moderation). However, shots are prohibited as is excessive intoxication.
Arriving intoxicated is prohibited and the crew reserves the right to deny entry to the vessel. If a passenger becomes disorderly while onboard, the crew will return the boat to the dock and the passenger will be removed without refund.
Yes, at this time, payment is due in full at the time of booking.
The Cuyahoga River is home to all kinds of traffic, including freighters! If we are on the river when a freighter comes through, the trip may be delayed until the freighter passes (The freighter may request that we pull off to the side until they are able to pass). We try to plan ahead but delays due to freighters and lift bridges are beyond our control. If we are late or encounter freight traffic during your cruise, we do our best to make up for any lost time after we can safely proceed on our route, however, it is not guaranteed.
There are many factors that determine if we can safely cruise the Inner Harbor. These factors can include inclement weather, boat traffic, lift bridge issues, even group preferences. The captain takes all considerations in as a whole to determine the best route for each party.
Please feel free to request which route you’d like to take prior to departing so that the Captain can plan accordingly. ** The Tipsy Tiki only cruises the Cuyahoga River **
Yes, there is parking available in the Christie’s parking lot where our docks are located. As you pull in, park on the left side of the parking lot near our green flags so you don’t have to lug your food & beverages too far!
Parking fees will vary by day depending on the event taking place at the time. CLE Tiki Barge does not have any control over the parking lot, or any fees associated with parking there, as it is controlled by a third-party parking service. On most days, parking starts at $10.60 via credit card only.
Trip Flex must be purchased at the time of checkout to change, modify, or cancel a reservation up to 14 days prior to scheduled departure (any cancellations made within the allotted timeframe, will be issued a refund less the trip flex amount). This includes date/time changes and increase/decrease in party size. After 14 days, only store credits will be issued. (This will allow us time to fill your slot if you decide to cancel your reservation).
Without Trip Flex, reservations are non-refundable & modifications cannot be made. Only store credits will be issued for cancellations.
There are absolutely no refunds or store credits for behavior-related cancellations or no-shows.
No, we are a smoke & drug free vessel so smoking of any kind is prohibited. Cigarettes, cigars, e-cigs and marijuana are all prohibited.
In accordance with USCG law, any illegal substances brought aboard any of our vessels or consumed on our vessel must be reported to the Coast Guard and local authority as it is a federal offense to have illegal substances on a commercial vessel.
The crew reserves the right to return to dock without refund if this rule isn’t followed.
Rain or Shine its Tiki Time! There is a thatched tiki roof that covers most of the boat deck. A weather cancellation can only be determined by CLE Tiki Barge.
Severe weather-related cancellations will be determined on the day of the scheduled tour (just like a baseball game). If it is raining, the tour will still go on as scheduled. If the weather is severe, CLE Tiki Barge will determine if there needs to be a delay or cancellation at the time of your scheduled cruise. (The weather in Cleveland is often deceiving and not as bad as the weatherman predicts!) If the captain deems weather conditions to be unsafe, a rain check will be issued for you to book a future cruise at your convenience. Rain checks do not expire.
Just as limo services, restaurants, and numerous venues include gratuity for groups, our staff is highly trained to ensure the safety of up to 49 passengers at a time!
In addition to keeping our guests safe, our team is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in various aspects of your experience. This includes setup & clean-up, cleanliness of the boat, ensuring proper supplies are on board, taking the perfect group photos, and providing a great experience specific to your occasion!
Food is not provided; however, you are welcome to bring it on board. Please be sure to bring plates & utensils as we do not provide those items.
While bringing food & snacks are encouraged, you should be aware that a boat is a free-floating vessel that is affected by waves, wind, and other boat traffic. The bigger the spread you bring, the less likely we’ll be able to cruise the inner harbor, especially on weekends. Since heavy boat traffic creates waves, we do not want to see your food end up on the floor!
Please note, Tipsy Tiki, Original Tiki, & Big Kahuna do NOT have outlets for crock pots, warmers, or anything requiring a power cord.
Feel free to reach out to us for food suggestions and/or local delivery options.
To ensure a smooth and timely experience for all our guests, we do not allow customers to bring their own decorations. Due to the tight schedules we operate on, all decorations must be purchased through us. Our staff will handle the setup and ensure everything is ready before boarding, so you can relax and enjoy your event!
Please call/text us for package options & details!
No. While each Cleveland Tiki Boat has their own capacity limit, the maximum capacity of each boat does not mean that it will have the same number of seats available on the boat.
Example: The Big Kahuna has a capacity for 30 people on board; however, there are NOT 30 total seats. Capacity includes both seating AND standing room to accommodate all 30 people.
We try our best to work with lift bridge operators when scheduling our trips. However, train & vehicle traffic can occasionally result in your boat waiting for longer periods of time on one side of the bridge until the bridge is able to be lifted for us to proceed on our route. Unfortunately, we have no control over the traffic patterns, vehicles crossing the bridges, or operation of the bridges themselves.
We do our best to accommodate those with wheelchairs. If the person can be carried down the set of stairs leading to the boat docks and onto our boat, then the chair can be unfolded once on the boat, and the person can sit in their chair for the duration of the trip.
